Costa Rica’s Economy Maintains 4.7% Growth
According to the latest indicators from the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR), the country’s economic activity closed the last quarter with a year-on-year growth of 4.7%. The report highlights that national production has managed to sustain expansion rates between 4% and 5% consecutively over the past two years. Current economic dynamism is mainly supported […]
Authorities Warn of Counterfeit ₡10,000 Bills Circulating in the Greater Metropolitan Area
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) and the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) have issued an official alert following an increase in the detection of counterfeit ₡10,000 bills circulating in businesses and markets across the country. According to police reports, a network of at least eight individuals has been identified operating mainly in downtown San […]
Sebas Guillem Makes History in Spain After Obtaining the First “Golden Buzzer” for a Costa Rican
Costa Rican artist Sebas Guillem became this weekend the first representative of Costa Rica to receive a “Golden Buzzer” on the prestigious talent show Got Talent España. The feat, achieved during the auditions for the eleventh season, grants the 29-year-old musician a direct pass to the semifinal stages of the competition. Guillem began his audition […]
The Caribbean Lights Its Flame: Limón Inaugurates the XLII National Sports and Parasports Games 2026
After a year-and-a-half pause and a wait of nearly two decades to see the event return to Caribbean soil, the province of Limón becomes, as of today, the epicenter of Costa Rican sports. The XLII edition of the national games officially began this Monday, January 12. A Celebration in the “Heart of the Port” The […]
Costa Rica Prepares for a Historic Decision
In just three weeks Costa Rica will find itself in the upcoming elections, and the atmosphere in the streets of Costa Rica has ceased to be that of an ordinary summer and has instead become the epicenter of a national debate that will define the course of the next decade. The elections of February 1, […]
Guanacaste Will Have a New World-Class Private Aviation Terminal
The Guanacaste Airport is about to transform its operational appearance. In an effort to capture the growing flow of high-profile travelers who choose Costa Rica’s North Pacific, the international firm Signature Aviation has announced the construction of an exclusive terminal for private and business aviation, whose opening is projected for the end of this year. […]
Costa Rica closes 2025 with deflation despite price hikes in the final quarter
Costa Rica recorded its second negative annual variation of the last decade in 2025. This deflationary phenomenon (-1.23%) is primarily driven by a sustained decline in the prices of fuel, transportation, and several basic food staples throughout most of the year, partially bolstered by the stability of the exchange rate. Year-End Seasonal Rebound: Despite the […]
First cold surge of the season to bring rain and intense gusts
The stable and sunny conditions of recent days have an expiration date. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) has confirmed that the country must prepare for a drastic change in weather conditions starting next week, due to the passage of the season’s first cold surge (cold front) over the Central American region. This meteorological phenomenon, typical […]
Costa Rica is crowned the world’s best healthy destination
In a milestone that reaffirms our nation’s international prestige, Costa Rica has been awarded Best Healthy Destination by the influential international publications Men’s Health and Women’s Health. This recognition, granted within the framework of the prestigious Healthy Places awards, positions the country not only as a sanctuary of biodiversity but as the preferred global haven […]
Vehicle Restriction Returns to San José
After a temporary suspension during the holiday season, the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) has officially reinstated the license plate-based vehicle restriction in the metropolitan area of San José. The measure aims to normalize traffic flow following the return of commercial and work activities. Circulation Schedule The restriction applies Monday through Friday, from […]